Doha, Qatar | Xinhua | In a group where Argentina are the only team in the top 10 in FIFA’s last rankings before the FIFA World Cup kicks off in November, Mexico, Poland and Saudi Arabia will also be vying for a ticket to the round of 16. Here is a …
Read More »Messi: Qatar will be my last World Cup
Buenos Aires, Argentina | Xinhua | This year’s FIFA World Cup in Qatar is set to mark the last time that Argentina captain Lionel Messi plays in football’s showpiece event. The 35-year-old Paris Saint-Germain forward will be making his fifth appearance at a World Cup when the competition begins on November 20. …
Read More »Argentina confirms first case of monkeypox
Monkeypox symptoms include 🟠rash with blisters 🟠fever 🟠swollen lymph nodes 🟠headaches 🟠muscles and back aches 🟠low energy You can catch monkeypox through: 🟠skin-to-skin contact 🟠face-to-face contact 🟠mouth-to-skin contact 🟠touching infected bedding, towels, clothing or objects Buenos Aires, Argentina | Xinhua | Argentina has confirmed its first case of monkeypox in …
Read More »Brazil, Argentina must replay World Cup qualifier: FIFA
Rio De Janeiro, Brazil | Xinhua | Brazil and Argentina must replay their abandoned 2022 World Cup qualifier despite having already secured a place in football’s showpiece tournament, FIFA said on Monday. The decision followed appeals from both countries’ football associations, according to a statement issued by the sport’s governing body. …
Read More »Fans should enjoy Messi while they can: Scaloni
Buenos Aires, Argentina | Xinhua | Argentina head coach Lionel Scaloni said Sunday that football fans should enjoy Lionel Messi while they can amid speculation that he could end his international career after this year’s World Cup. The comments came less than two days after 34-year-old Messi admitted that football’s showpiece tournament …
Read More »Aguero to join Argentina coaching staff at World Cup
Buenos Aires, Argentina | Xinhua | Former Argentina striker Sergio Aguero said Friday that he is set to accept an offer to join the Albiceleste in an off-field role at this year’s World Cup in Qatar. The 33-year-old was forced to retire in December after suffering from a heart arrhythmia while playing …
Read More »FIFA to analyze official reports after Brazil-Argentina suspension
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil | Xinhua | World football governing body FIFA said Monday it will analyze reports from match officials before deciding upon a course of action for the suspended World Cup qualifier between Brazil and Argentina. Sunday’s clash at Sao Paulo’s Corinthians Arena was called off shortly after kickoff …
Read More »Messi leads Argentina to victory over Ecuador
Buenos Aires, Argentina | XINHUA | Lionel Messi converted a first-half penalty as Argentina beat Ecuador 1-0 in their opening South American zone World Cup qualifier on Thursday. Messi put the hosts ahead in the 13th minute at La Bombonera after Lucas Ocampos was scythed down by Pervis Estupinan after …
Read More »CONMEBOL clears Messi to play in opening World Cup qualifier
Kampala, Uganda | XINHUA | Lionel Messi will be free to play in Argentina’s opening 2022 World Cup qualifier against Ecuador next month after the forward’s suspension was deemed to be no longer valid, the South American Football Confederation (CONMEBOL) said on Thursday. Messi received a one-match ban for an …
Read More »Using Argentine know-how to grow crops in Uganda
Bueno Aires, Argentina | WORLDCRUNCH.COM | Argentina is known for its large-scale, high-tech and export-driven farming sector. But now, some of its engineers are using their expertise to improve the practices of small-scale, peasant farmers — in Africa. Such is the case of Juan Francisco Acutain and Francisco Podestá, who are …
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